Medical Malpractice Claims Examiner 2

Are you interested working with a team that values integrity, responsiveness, and compassion? If so, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, Claims Administration Division may have the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking dedicated professionals who are eager to resolve complex cases involving the determination of liability and negotiating settlements for medical malpractice claims against healthcare providers. Apply today to take your career up a notch by protecting Pennsylvania's insurance consumers by ensuring parties can reach reasonable remedies after catastrophic medical malpractice!

In this position, you will be responsible for performing advanced technical work in determining the liability of the Commonwealth and negotiating settlements of medical malpractice claims against healthcare providers. Work involves analyzing complex information, directing attorneys and legal expert reviews, and determining injury values through complex evaluation. You will have the opportunity to negotiate with insurers and healthcare providers for disposition of claims, represent the agency at mediation and court proceedings, and regularly negotiate settlements with claimants and attorneys in millions of dollars and binding agreements. Additional functions include:

• Conducting thorough investigations
• Developing comprehensive claims evaluation written reports
• Reviewing and approving legal bills
• Completing required releases and settlement paperwork

Experience the rewards of hard work and dedication with our team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Travel may be required.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office one day per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Medical Malpractice Claims Examiner 1; or
• Four years of experience in examining or negotiating the settlement of medical malpractice claims and a bachelor's degree; or
• One year of experience in examining or negotiating the settlement of medical malpractice claims and an advanced degree in law (juris doctorate).

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.